4th Grade Social Studies, Semester 2In this online Social Studies course Fourth Grade students will build on foundational concepts as they learn about the present. Students will study history, government, economics, culture, and geography to build their understanding of past and present, as well as make inferences about the future. Inquiry into current events will help students make connections between the past and the present. Students will enlarge their world connections as they trace

the Expansive 19th Century

colonization

and how the world around them has changed over time

by developing map skills and recognizing symbols and landmarks

(2) Reading non-fiction

The reading instruction emphasizes citing textual evidence

research methods

and genetic variation as you build and experiment with Lego models representing genetic concepts

image manipulation

exponential

and engage in hands-on learning while leveraging the power of Minecraft to deepen their understanding of scientific concepts

Students develop and use models to describe changes that organisms go through during their life cycle